Canon EOS 5D Mk.4 Manual
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289 With an EX-series Speedlite having compatible flash function settings, you can use the camera’s menu screen to set the Speedlite’s functions and Custom Functions. Attach the Speedlite to the camera and turn on the Speedlite before setting the flash functions. For details on the Speedlite’s f unctions, refer to the Speedlite’s Instruction Manual. 1Select [External Speedlite control]. Under the [ z1] tab, select [ External Speedlite control ], then press . X The external Speedlite control...
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3 Setting the Flash Function N 290 You can set the flash-sync speed for flash photography in the aperture- priority AE mode. : Auto The flash sync speed is set automatically within a range of 1/200 sec. to 30 sec. to suit the scene’s brightness. High-speed sync is also possible. : 1/200-1/60sec. auto Prevents a slow shutter speed from being set in low-light conditions. It is effective for preventing s ubject blur and camera shake. However, while the subject will be properly exposed with the...
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291 3 Setting the Flash Function N The screen display and setting options will vary depending on the Speedlite model, current flash mode, Speedlite’s Custom Function settings, etc. For details on the Speedlite’s f unctions, refer to the Speedlite’s Instruction Manual. Sample display Flash mode You can select the flash mode to suit your desired flash shooting. [E-TTL II flash metering ] is the standard mode of EX-series Speedlites for automatic flash shooting. [ Manual flash ] is for setting the...
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3 Setting the Flash Function N 292 Wireless functions / Flash ratio control Wireless (multiple) flash shooting is possible with radio or optical transmission. For details on wireless flash, refer to the Instruction Manual of a Speedlite compatible with wireless flash shooting. With a macro flash (MR-14EX II, etc.) compatible with flash function settings, you can set the flash ratio between flash tubes or flash heads A and B, or use wireless flash with additional slave units. For details on...
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293 3 Setting the Flash Function N Shutter synchronization Normally, set this to [First-curtain synchronization ] so that the flash fires immediately after the exposure starts. If [ Second-curtain synchronization ] is set, the flash will be fired right before the shutter closes. When this is combined with a slow shutter speed, you can create a trail of light su ch as from car headlights at night with a more natural feel. When se cond-curtain synchronization is set together with [ ETTL II], the...
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3 Setting the Flash Function N 294 For details on the Speedlite’s Custom Functions, refer to the Speedlite’s (sold separately) Instruction Manual. 1Select [Flash C.Fn settings]. 2Set the desired functions. Select the number, then press < 0>. Select the setting, then press < 0>. Flash Custom Function Settings When using second-curtain synchroniza tion, set the shutter speed to 1/25 sec. or slower. If the shutter speed is 1/30 sec. or faster, first-curtain synchronization will be applied...
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295 3 Setting the Flash Function N 1Select [Clear settings]. 2Select the settings to be cleared. Select [ Clear flash settings ] or [ Clear all Speedlite C.Fn’s ], then press < 0>. On the confirmation dialog, select [OK ]. Then the flash settings or Custom Function setti ngs will all be cleared. Clearing Flash Function Settings / Flash C.Fn Settings The Speedlite’s Personal Function (P.Fn) cannot be set or canceled on the camera’s [ External Speedlite control ] screen. Set it directly on the...
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297 8 Shooting with the LCD Monitor(Live View Shooting) You can shoot while viewing the image on the camera’s LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting”. Live View shooting is enabled by setting the Live View shooting/ Movie shooting switch to < A>. If you handhold the camera and shoot while viewing the LCD monitor, camera shake may cause blurred images. Using a tripod is recommended in such cases. Remote Live View ShootingWith EOS Utility (EOS software, p.598) installed on your computer,...
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298 1Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to . 2Display the Live View image. Press the < 0> button. X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. The Live View image will be displayed in the brightness level closely matching that of the actual image to be captured. 3Select the shooting mode. Turn the Mode Dial to select the shooting mode. 4Focus on the subject. When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus with the current AF method (p.316). You can...